Teaneck International Film Festival Presents “Sally!” at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County

Don’t miss the Teaneck International Film Festival bonus film screening of Sally!, a fascinating documentary that shines a light on the extraordinary life and influence of Sally Gearhart, a visionary activist, writer, and educator who helped shape both the feminist and queer movements. The film captures her creative spirit and her rare ability to bring people together across deep ideological divides.

More than a biographical portrait, Sally! is a timely reminder of how past movements for equality and inclusion continue to inspire today’s fight for social justice. It’s a must-see for anyone passionate about activism, progress, and the power of dialogue to drive change.

The screening of Sally! takes place on Thursday, November 13, at 7:00 pm at the Ethical Culture Society, 687 Larch Avenue in Teaneck, New Jersey. Visit teaneckfilmfestival.org to find more information and purchase tickets.

The film screening of Sally! is sponsored by the Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, and features a talkback with  Jörg Fockele, Producer/Director (via Zoom), and moderated by Curt Collier.

Virtual Teaneck International Film Festival (TIFF) Screenings and Discussions with a Virtual Pass Available Through November 15

TIFF will offer five virtual screenings that can be enjoyed from home any time during the festival week which include moderated talkbacks. The virtual pass includes all five films for $15. The virtual film series includes:

Cast Aside the Clouds, a narrative drama about a young Baha’i woman and a secular Muslim doctor who fall in love in modern-day Iran, forcing them to face persecution as their families and society condemn their relationship.

The Dancer, a groundbreaking documentary about a stateless citizen, Ahmad Joudeh, who defied war and family disapproval to join the Dutch National Ballet, but haunted by the trauma of his past, he makes a perilous decision: to return to Syria for the first time since the war, risking everything to bring the healing power of dance to a community still ravaged by conflict.

We, the Collective explores the New York City nightlife ecosystem as a means of social and economic mobility for Black & brown people of the queer and trans experience and

A City Fights Back: How L.A. Defends Itself from I.C.E., a Puffin supported documentary that chronicles how Unión del Barrio, a member of the Community Self Defense Coalition, is fighting back against I.C.E. in Los Angeles.

Locker Room Talk, a documentary that chronicles the Kingston (NY) High School football team’s journey as players confront a hyper-masculine culture through memoir writing and storytelling, ultimately redefining what it means to be a man.